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Temozolomide
How Temozolomide works
Temozolomide is an anti-cancer medication. It works by damaging the genetic material (DNA) of the cancer cells and stops their growth and multiplication.
Side Effects
Nausea, Headache, Vomiting, Weakness, Loss of appetite, Fatigue, Hair loss, Viral infection, Convulsion, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Fever, Decreased white blood cell count, Reduced blood platelets, Coordination disorder, Diarrhoea, Dizziness, Constipation, Rash, Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils), Decreased white blood cell count (lymphocytes), Hemiparesis (weakness on one side of the body), Memory loss
Usage
Temozolomide is used in the treatment of brain tumor.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is Temozolomide used for/ what does Temozolomide treat/ Is Temozolomide chemotherapy/ is Temozolomide cytotoxic/ is Temozolomide a radiosensitizer?Temozolomide is an anti-cancer (antineoplastic or cytotoxic) chemotherapy drug. It is used to treat specific types of brain tumor. It is a radiosensitizer
Q. Is Temozolomide effective/ does Temozolomide work?Temozolomide is effective and works for patients if taken at recommended dosage and duration as recommended by the doctor
Q. How is Temozolomide given/administered/ metabolized/ how long does Temozolomide stay in the body?Temozolomide is given as a capsule and is taken by mouth. It should be administered in the fasting state, at least one hour before meal. It is rapidly metabolized at physiologic pH to the active monomethyl triazenoimidazole carboxamide (MTIC). The half-life (t1/2) in plasma is approximately 1.8 hours
Q. How does Temozolomide cross the blood-brain barrier?Temozolomide because of its small size and lipophilic properties is able to cross the blood-brain barrier rapidly and is present in the cerebrospinal fluid
Q. Does Temozolomide cause hair loss?Hair loss is a side effect of using Temozolomide. Always follow doctor's advice regarding its use
Q. Is Temozolomide FDA approved?Temozolomide is a FDA approved drug.
